The Act was brought into force in Karnataka on 1.4.2004 and the State Rules were notified on 18.4.2006. The Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps is notified as Chief Marriage Registration Officer. The Sub-Registrars of the Stamps and Registration Department and Village Accountants of the Revenue Departments have been notified as Marriage Registration Officers in their respective jurisdiction in accordance with the Supreme Court judgement regarding compulsory registration of marriages amendments and additions to the existing Act and rules have been framed.